Position: Senior Associate- Outreach

Organization: Centre for Public Policy Research

Location: Kochi

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Key Responsibilities:

● Design and lead the media strategy of the organization

● Overall management of organizational website and apps to ensure that it is regularly updated and becomes an avenue for outreach

● Lead and manage Virtual events, LMS, MOOC and Podcasts

● Deliver on internal and external communications strategy for CPPR

● Work with various media houses to disseminate research papers/articles produced by CPPR

● Manage media relations and ensure publicity/visibility of CPPR in national and international media

● Ensure regional and national media coverage for CPPR activities and events

● Organize press conferences, media briefings, visits of reporters covering CPPR activities, while highlighting CPPR's programme priorities

● Capacity building of research and project teams in communications, media and campaigning

● Promote and enhance the brand of CPPR

● Respond to enquiries from the public, media, stakeholders and other organizations

● Make presentations about CPPR, as and when required to various stakeholders, governments and others

● Work with media establishments to widen the scope of CPPR activities and build a rapport with journalists and media houses

● Maintain and update CPPR’s media database

Qualifications and Experience:

● Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/PR

● 5-6 years of experience

● Fluent in English and Malayalam. Working knowledge of Hindi or any regional language would be an added advantage

● Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet

● Preference for multimedia specialists

● Interested in interacting with people and good networking skills

● Good analytical and organisational skills

● Proactive problem solver with demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

● Organised and capable of multitasking with a high level of attention to detail

● Excellent follow-up skills a must

● Travel required: 35% in a month